East Alton Middle School vs Lewis-Clark Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Alton Middle School
East Alton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
193 students
Lewis-Clark Elem School
Wood River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
236 students
| Measure | East Alton Middle School East Alton, Illinois | Lewis-Clark Elem School Wood River, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 670 | #1560 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11120 of 15,369 | #40332 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 193 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | East Alton | Wood River |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Alton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 27.1).
- •East Alton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •East Alton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 80.1%).
- •Lewis-Clark Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.4).
- •Lewis-Clark Elem School is the larger school with 236 students compared with 193.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Alton Middle School better than Lewis-Clark Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), East Alton Middle School ranks higher (33.8 vs 27.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Alton Middle School and Lewis-Clark Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between East Alton and Wood River in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Alton Middle School: 193. Lewis-Clark Elem School: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Alton Middle School and Lewis-Clark Elem School rank in Illinois?
East Alton Middle School is 442nd of 670 and Lewis-Clark Elem School is 1560th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).